Kolkatta has
the distinction of hosting the Beighton Cup - the oldest hockey
tournament in India, and one of the oldest in the world.

The Beighton Cup, held in Kolkatta from 1895, and the Aga Khan Cup, held in
Mumbai since 1896, are the fore-runners of all hockey tournaments in India.

The Beighton Cup is organised by the
Bengal Hockey Assocation, and is usually held on the Mohun Bagan
ground every April. The Aga Khan Cup is organized by the Bombay Gymkhana, and is
held on their lush green grounds in downtown Mumbai.

The photograph below is of the 1948
Beighton Cup winners - Calcutta Port Commissioners. Pat Jansen is seated third from right.